Health Tips

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Water sources are abundant in Eeyou Istchee.

Learn how to build a purifier to improve indoor air quality during episodes of forest fire smoke.

Adjust your activities during high levels of air pollution to protect yourselves and your family.

If you choose to drink alcohol, there are ways to do it safely and responsibly.

Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects parts of the brain that control memory, thought and language. 

Anemia – or “weak blood” – may sometimes be caused by a lack of iron in your diet.

Anxiety is a body's natural reaction to a threat or a perceived threat.

Every medical appointment helps keep Eeyou Istchee healthy.

One of the biggest challenges with disabilities, especially those considered invisible, like Autism Spectrum Disorder - is a lack of understanding.

Avian flu (also known as H5N1) is a flu virus that mostly affects wild birds and poultry, and can lead to illness and death. 

Back pain is very common during pregnancy.

Knowing your blood pressure, and what a healthy target is for you, can help you stay healthy

What to do when there’s a Boil Water Advisory in your community. 

Breastfeeding helps the mother and child in every aspect of Miyupimaatisiiun (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development).

Only the female body has the great power to produce breast milk.

Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose, and the person being bullied has a hard time defending themselves.

In the first few weeks after a C-section, it is normal and common that you experience some considerable pain around your abdomen in your scar area.

Cannabis (weed) is a psychotropic drug that affects the brain and can change your mood, how you think, your awareness or your behaviour.

Using cannabis as a teenager can hurt a person’s school, work and social life.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that can build up in your home without you realizing it. You cannot see, smell, or taste it. 

A caregiver is any person who provides support to one or more members of their immediate circle, meaning someone with whom they share an emotional

Give these instructions to a family member or friend helping with daily activities - eating, using the bathroom, walking, changing chairs, etc.

Cree Encephalitis (CE) and Cree Leucoencephalopathy (CLE) are diseases passed down from parent to child.

Maintaining a valid health card helps prevent unexpected challenges, expedites processes, and facilitates smoother access to healthcare and travel